10. Payment Time
Kairi POV
I covered my eyes. Ew! I cleared my throat. I peaked to see if they heard. Nope. I cleared my throat louder. Still nothing. I took a deep breathe. "Eh hem!" Sydney and Cody jumped apart, blushing. I didn't care. I just didn't want to see them making out anymore.
"So, I guess that time alone did you some good."
They sheepishly nodded.
"Good. So now can we continue like normal people?"
Again, they nodded.
"Good." I sat down in front of them. "Sydney, I know you're upset about the whole someone must die thing, but, unfortunately, Death has called for one. He's never done this before, but I guess he changed his policies. Normally though, he picks some random person to replace you. So that should make you feel less worried."
"How? I'm supposed to be comforted that someone is going to die because of me?"
"At least it won't be someone you know and love."
Sydney looked at Cody, "I guess, but it's still wrong."
"Actually, I've already chosen who will replace you." We looked up and saw Death standing behind us.
"Who?"
"I can't tell you, that would ruin the surprise." He smirked. He was one creepy little kid.
"Well, ok then. UnShadow me."
"Not quite yet. The other person has to die first."
"What?" Sydney stood up, angry. Oh boy, here we go again.
"I'm sorry, that's how it works."
"UnShadow me now!"
"I don't think so." Death spoke solemnly.
Sydney smirked. "You're afraid of me, aren't you?"
"No."
"Yes, you are. That explains why you wouldn't show up for days and why you're trying to act so tough. Fear makes the dog bark, and you are one bitch."
Death glared at her. She probably shouldn't have said that. He closed his eyes and calmed down. "Very well then, but first I think you should see something." He quietly walked over to The River of Life.
We all looked at each other, then followed.
"What are we supposed to look at?" Cody asked. Carefully keeping his distance from the river.
"Well you're not going to see it from all the way over there. Come here."
Slowly and cautiously, we stepped forward.
"Seeing as Kairi failed to tell you how powerful I am, I see I must show you." The sky instantly turned black and silver lightning shot down from the sky. Thunder followed. The ground shook. "This is my land!" Death screamed over the thunder. "I control it! It listens to me!" We exchanged nervous glances. This wasn't going anywhere good. "You have no right to insult me here or anywhere!" He glared at us ad clenched his fists. "It's time for your payment."
We were all shaking with fear. Nobody had a look on their face like that and was sane.
Death smirked. "I'm going to enjoy this." I looked around, we had to get away, now. I saw some movement behind a pile a bones. What? I froze and turned back to Death. Please, god no.
With a powerful evil laugh, Death lunged forward, grabbed Cody, and threw him into the river. He didn't even have time to scream.
It took us two seconds to realize what had happened.
"Cody!" Sydney lunged forward about to dive in after him but I held her back. It was too late. I'd seen Colette lurking in the shadows. The prophecy had finally been completed. Cody was dead.
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